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Sewing book

1840-1880
Silk, glass, wool, metal
Overall: 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 in. ( 1.9 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm )
Z.1541.6a-i
DescriptionBlue silk hinged sewing book in the shape of a scallop shell, with white floral beadwork on both sides and trimming outer edge, inside is lined with yellow silk and has two wool felt leaves with eight needles, the book ties shut at the center opposite the hinge.
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